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3 ObjectivesBe able to explain the difference between a UNITARY system of government and a FEDERAL system of governmentBe able to identify and explain what a constitution isBe able to explain the difference between a nation with a constitution and a nation that has a constitutional governmentBe able to identify major types of governmentBe able to determine the difference between a direct democracy and an indirect or representative democracy

4 Unitary vs. Federal Unitary Sytem Federal SystemAll key powers & authority given to a national or central governmentFederal SystemDivides the powers of government between the national (federal) government and state or provincesEach level of government has some sovereigntyUnited States is has a federal system

5 Constitutions & GovernmentA plan that provides the rules for governmentOrganizes the structure of government and how it operatesSets goals and purposes of government and the ideals of a Nation’s peopleProvide the supreme law for states and their governmentsConstitutional governments are governments that have the authority to limit the power of the those who govern (limited government)

6 Constitutions compared United States vs. ChinaThe U.S. has a constitutional government in which the authority of our government is limited by checks and balances and separation of powersPeople’s Republic of China has a constitution, but the central government has complete control and basically unlimited power

7 The U.S. Constitution organizes our government into 3 branches of governmentEach of the branches have separate but mostly equal powers and perform checks and balances on each other

10 In a Unitary system of government who maintains control?Unitary system: all powers and authority are given to the central, or national government-North KoreaIn a Federal system of government?Federal system: power is divided between national (federal) government and state/provincial governments-United States

11 Major Types of GovernmentGovernments are classified according to who governs the state.Coming from ideas of ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle1) autocracy- rule by one person2) oligarchy- rule by a few persons3) democracy- rule by many people

14 Autocracy Gov’t is in the hands of a single personMost have their position by inheritance or ruthless use of military power.Totalitarian dictatorship- the ideas of a single leader are glorified & gov’t controls all aspects of social and economic life.Monarchy- king, queen or emperor exercises the supreme powers of gov’t.

15 AutocracyAbsolute monarchs have complete and unlimited power to rule their peopleConstitutional monarchs- monarchs share gov’t powers with elected legislators or are mainly ceremonial leaders of their gov’t

16 OligarchyOligarchy- a small group holds power, usually gets power from wealth, military power, social position or combinationToday most communist gov’t are oligarchiesOligarchies usually suppress all political opposition

17 Democracy Democracy comes from Greek “demos” and “kratia” or “kratos”Demos = peopleKratia or kratos = ruleDirect democracy- the people govern themselves by voting on issues individually as citizens. Exists in small societiesIndirect or representative democracy consists of representatives elected by the people to make laws and run the government

18 Direct vs. Indirect or Representative DemocracyWhich type of democracy does the U.S. have?Indirect or Representative DemocracyWhy isnt the U.S. a direct democracy?

19 Characteristics of DemocracyGov’t works to secure an equal opportunity for people to develop their own abilitiesMajority rule with minority rights-Gov’t based on majority rule through the people’s elected representatives, but respects the rights of minoritieslaws made usually represent the will of the majority, but the rights of individuals in the minority should still be protectedGov’t based on free and open electionsPolitical parties choose candidates for office, and once candidates are elected, should represent the peoples’ wishes, or ideals

20 Quick QuizA government in which all powers and authority are given to the central, or national government is known as:FederalUnitaryDemocracyNone of the above

21 A plan that provides the rules for government and organizes the structure of government and how it operates is known as a:constitutionmonarchyoligarchyAutocracyNone of the above

22 3. All of the following are types of governments EXCEPT:DemocracyAutocracyOligarchyConstitutionNone of the above

23 4. A government that has the authority to limit the power of the those who govern (limited government) is known as:ChinaNorth KoreaConstitutional governmentAutocracy

24 In a ____________ democracy the people govern themselves by voting on issues individually as citizens. Exists in small societiesIn a _____________ democracy representatives elected by the people to make laws and run the government